Robert Hare
Winnsboro
Summary
Experienced Occupational Safety & Health professional with over 20 years in emergency response operations and risk management. Led operational risk assessments, developed and delivered safety training, and coordinated multi-agency emergency operations. Focused on enhancing safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and bolstering operational resilience through practical leadership and strategic implementation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Columbia Fire Department
Columbia, SC
01.2006 - Current
- Lead emergency response operations utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS) during structure fires, technical rescues, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and other high-risk events.
- Managed emergency incidents involving hazardous materials, confined spaces, rope rescue, vehicle extrication, and structural firefighting operations to ensure effective response and safety.
- Directed personnel safety by identifying hazards, assessing risks dynamically, and implementing accountability systems and operational risk management.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate firefighters while promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on training in emergency operations, hazardous materials response, rescue disciplines, and incident safety.
- Coordinate emergency operations with law enforcement, EMS, emergency management agencies, and other public and private stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with departmental policies, recognized industry standards, and established emergency response procedures.
- Conducted incident critiques and operational reviews to identify lessons learned and enhance organizational performance.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2026
Liberal Arts Coursework - undefined
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, New York01-2001
Skills
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Emergency preparedness
- Risk assessment
- Safety consulting
- Incident command systems
- OSHA Compliance Principles
- Hazard control
- Hazardous materials response
- Technical Rescue Operations
- Confined Space Safety
- Emergency Response Planning
- Safety training
- Team leadership
- Incident coordination
Timeline
Fire Captain
Columbia Fire Department
01.2006 - Current
Liberal Arts Coursework - undefined
Cayuga Community College
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Incident Command, Leadership & Emergency Management: Incident Safety Officer; IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System; IS-200: Basic Incident Command System; NIMS Incident Command System for the Fire Service; Leadership I, II & III for Fire & EMS; Strategy & Tactics for Initial Company Operations; Preparation for Initial Company Operations; Fire Ground Simulation; TIMS & Tabletop Exercise
- Hazardous Materials & Industrial Emergency Response: Hazardous Materials Technician; Hazardous Materials Operations; Chlorine Response Specialist; Risk-Based Response Air Monitoring; Flammable/Combustible Liquids Firefighting; Flammable Liquids & Gas Firefighting; Reduction of Opioid Loss of Life (ROLL) Practitioner
- Technical Rescue: Confined Space Rescue; Confined Space Entry Operations; Rope Rescue Operations; Rope Rescue High Angle Operations; Rope Rescue Pick-Offs; Tensioned Rope Systems; Basic Auto Extrication; Municipal Aircraft Rescue Operations
- Fire & Emergency Operations: Fire Fighter I & II; Fire Officer I; Fire Instructor I; Emergency Vehicle Driver Training; Pump Operations I; Building Construction Principles (Combustible & Noncombustible); Fundamentals of Firefighting; Structural Burn Refresher; Firefighter Survival / Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)